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When you look at the keys on a piano, a few things pop out right away. First, there are both white and black keys, and second, there is a distinct pattern that the keys on piano repeat. While most modern pianos contain 88 keys, you can find pianos with a shortened range, and even some that increase the number! But why, exactly, are the keys set up like that? We'll explore that in this article.
Black and White Keys on Piano
Pianos are arranged with white keys for the musical tones of A, B, C, …
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Why Are Piano Keys Arranged That Way?

When you look at the keys on a piano, a few things pop out right away. First, there are both white and black keys, and second, there is a distinct pattern that the keys on piano repeat. While most modern pianos contain 88 keys, you can find pianos with a shortened range, and even some that increase the number! But why, exactly, are the keys set up like that? We'll explore that in this article.
Black and White Keys on Piano
Pianos are arranged with white keys for the musical tones of A, B, C,

Taming the Piece Beast: An Easy Tip to Memorize Piano Music

No matter how many times you practice a piano piece, committing it to memory is a totally different beast! Luckily, there is actually an easy trick for how to memorize piano music. Read on as Hampton, VA teacher Rachel G. explains her method...
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All pianists have heard it at one point or another -- the dreaded onus for every student:
"This piece needs to be memorized."
You know what that means --playing it over and over and over until every drop of joy has been squeezed fr

How to Prepare for a Singing Audition: Ten Tips for Success

There is one thing that unites all singers, regardless of age, ability, genre, or professional status: the feeling of impending doom that descends as auditions approach. Even if your ambitions are fairly modest, and dont extend far beyond finding a fun choir to join, there's a good chance you will have to at learn how to prepare for a singing audition at some point.
However, you can do a great deal to improve your chances simply by preparing yourself adequately. Think of a successful auditi

The Best, Baddest, Loud Guitars for Metal

On a quest to find the best guitars for metal? Guitar teacher James W. shares a few of the baddest guitars around...
Why are metal guitars so easy to play? The simple truth is metal has been around a long time, since way back in the 1960s, and technology has kept pace with musician's demands. Read on, and we shall see how knowing what to look for in a guitar makes or breaks your crunch lead!
1. Schecter Guitars
These guitars are perhaps the holy grail of metal masters. They are completely

What Are Some Singing Software Options, and Can They Help Me?

The human voice is the most expressive instrument in the orchestra of sound that is music. Nothing can express or invoke the emotions of the listener like a beautiful voice! Of course, developing your vocal ability takes time and practice. Its important to understand and develop proper breathing technique, pitch recognition, and range.
The traditional method of learning to sing is to study with a qualified vocal teacher. A good teacher understands their students' strengths and weaknesses, an